Stephen R. Donaldson and the Modern Epic Vision - (Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy) by Christine Barkley (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This book analyzes Donaldsons role as a modern writer who uses the fantasy genre to discuss situations and predicaments germane to the modern world. Donaldson, it is argued, reclaims an epic vision in his Thomas Covenant novels that is lacking in most modern literature. Chapters demonstrate how this use of epic heroism helps solve seemingly insurmountable problems and provides more meaning and purpose for individuals. As Donaldsons characters learn to transcend their world, the reader is engaged in a serious, enlightened discussion about the need for imagination, responsibility and acceptance to resolve such problems as alienation, pollution, disease and despair.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>This critical study analyzes Stephen R. Donaldson's role as a modern writer who uses the fantasy genre to discuss situations and predicaments germane to the modern world. Donaldson reclaims an epic vision in his Thomas Covenant novels that is lacking in most modern literature. Chapters demonstrate how this use of epic heroism helps solve seemingly insurmountable problems and provides more meaning and purpose for individuals. As Donaldson's characters learn to transcend their world, the reader is engaged in a serious, enlightened discussion about the need for imagination, responsibility and acceptance to resolve such problems as alienation, pollution, disease and despair.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"no course on Donaldson, epic fantasy, or modern fantasy should be without this book"--<i>Mythlore</i>.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Christine Barkley</b> is a retired English professor at Palomar College in San Marcos, California. She lives in Escondido.
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